Izzy Gardon
Coverage of Izzy Gardon in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom's attack dog taunts Buttigieg over South Carolina visit as 2028 fight heats up
Newsom's communications director Izzy Gardon mocked Pete Buttigieg over his recent visit to South Carolina after Aida Ross highlighted the photo with the Orangeburg branch of the NAACP. This exchange placed the potential presidential contenders at the center of a growing fight over Black voter outreach, amid wider Democratic tensions about engaging voters in the South for the 2028 nomination.
- Newsom's attack dog taunts Buttigieg over South Carolina visit as 2028 fight heats up
An aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Pete Buttigieg's recent visit to South Carolina in response to a post by his representative regarding the NAACP. This exchange highlights the ongoing battle for the Democratic Party’s 2028 nomination, focusing heavily on Black voter outreach efforts. The tension is compounded by criticism from figures like Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and warnings from southern state chairs regarding voter loyalty.